Language and communication

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module 3BCOM-011 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Annick De Houwer Language of instruction: English Semester exam information: semester exam in June Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties With the theories around 'face' (Goffman) and 'politeness' (Brown & Levinson) as its foundation, this course aims to give an overview of the ways in which we as individuals communicate with others and the world around us. The course deals with both verbal and non-verbal communication. It is inspired by insights from social psychology, anthropology, sociology and linguistics. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The students have gained insight into the ways in which we as individuals communicate with others and the world around us. In addition, they are able to analyse interactions between people from the perspectives of 'face' and 'politeness'. 3. Course content 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials Personal work: Assignments - in group 5. Assessment method Written assignment: Without oral presentation Presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material the book Communicating. The Multiple Modes of Human Interconnection, by Ruth Finnegan, first printing 2002, London: Routledge, pb version ISBN: 0-415-24118-9 PS starting in the academic year 2008-09 this book will also be useful for the course Intercultural Communication 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 16/11/2007 10:49 annick.dehouwer